Deputy City Administrator - Public Safety Service Area - Open Until Filled

ABOUT THE ROLE The City of Portland, Oregon is seeking an experienced executive to lead a highly visible and complex service area during a historic transformation of municipal government. Reporting directly to the City Administrator, this role provides strategic oversight of an integrated public safety focus and helps implement Portland's new executive governance model. The portfolio includes the Portland Police Bureau, Portland Fire & Rescue, the Bureau of Emergency Communications, the Bureau of Emergency Management, and the Community Safety Division (including Portland Street Response, violence prevention, Ceasefire, and Safe Blocks). This represents approximately 2,800 employees and a multi-hundred-million-dollar operating budget. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide strategic oversight of the integrated public safety system - Help implement Portland's new executive governance model - Strengthen collaboration, accountability, and service delivery across the public safety system - Advise the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator - Build strong partnerships with labor organizations, community stakeholders, and regional agencies MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or a related field. 2. Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in managing programs, activities, and personnel in management, finance, and/or administrative functions, including three (3) years of leadership experience in a complex and diverse organization. 3. Experience overseeing budgets, strategic planning, organizational development, and executive operations. 4. Demonstrated success building relationships with elected officials, labor organizations, community stakeholders, and regional partners. 5. Proven experience leading organizational change and improving operational performance. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees. SELECTION PROCESS - SGR is leading this executive recruitment. - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. - Early submission is encouraged as the recruitment is open until filled. HOW TO APPLY - Apply via the SGR online portal: https://sgrjobs.governmentresource.com/jobs/501646540-deputy-city-administrator-public-safety - For more information, contact Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment at claypearson@governmentresource.com or 817-337-8581. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: City of Portland - Job Type: Full-Time, At Will - Job Number: 2026-00711 - Bureau: Office of the City Administrator - Location: City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR 97204 - Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, in-person - Opening Date: 07/24/2026 - Closing Date: Continuous (Open Until Filled) - Benefits: Overview available in the employer's benefits tab. Additional information on City of Portland Recruitment and Hiring policies (Core Values, Work Status, Equal Employment Opportunity, Veteran Preference, and ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations) is available through the employer.